Whatever in the world were they thinking?
These maniacal manuscript scribes of old,
Whatever in the world were they thinking?
Fantastical tales their scribblings told;
creatures and beasties, some seeking revenge,
These maniacal manuscript scribes of old,
Nature revolting against maids and men,
Snails, flying monkeys, dogs, lions, cats
Creatures and beasties, some seeking revenge
Stranger than strange and that is a fact
Obviously it was someone’s worst nightmare,
Snails, flying monkeys, dogs, lions, cats
Elephants, bears and violent hares
It’s all quite odd, I’m sure you’d agree…
Obviously, it was someone’s worst nightmare
If there is a message, what could it be?
Whatever in the world were they thinking?
It’s all quite odd, I’m sure you’d agree…
Whatever in the world were they thinking?
~kat
{NaPoWriMo 2017 #24: to wrote a poem about Marginalia…very bizarre illustrations of medieval manuscripts. I chose a Terzanelle to explore this prompt. See other illustrations by googling “marginalia” and clicking on images.}
like mercury colliding... 
April 25th, 2017 at 10:42 am
Marginalia manuscripts have always been fascinating to me! Oh to own an example of such masterpieces, what a treat that would be!
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April 25th, 2017 at 10:45 am
I had never heard the term Marginalia until I saw the prompt. But I was vaguely familiar with the art itself. There are some really interesting pieces…I chose the tamer examples for the post. 😉
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April 25th, 2017 at 11:20 am
Fantabulous! 🌹🌹🌹😎
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April 25th, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Thanks Dorna! These were very weird! 😜
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April 28th, 2017 at 8:49 am
Excellent!
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April 28th, 2017 at 10:48 am
Thanks Ken 😊
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